John Maxwell

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Maxwell (March 11, 1918 Spokane, Washington – July 18, 1982) was an American film and television actor who appeared in over 100 films of the 1940s and 1950s. Many times the actor appeared in films uncredited. Occasionally he played larger roles in films, such as in The Prowler. He was born in Spokane, Washington. His television guest appearances included The Lone Ranger, Lassie, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, The Rifleman and Bonanza. Maxwell also starred as Pappy Sawyer in Disneyland's television miniseries The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca.

Known For

Adventures of Superman

One Step Beyond

Johnny Ringo

The War of the Worlds

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Batman

Johnny Guitar

The Asphalt Jungle

All Movies (68)

• I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...1989 · as Self (Archive Footage)
• Cage of Evil1960 · as Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
• The Lineup1958 · as Norm Thompson
• The Man Who Died Twice1958 · as Chief Sloane
• Flood Tide1958 · as John Brighton
• The Wayward Girl1957 · as Parole Agent
• Gunfight at the O.K. Corral1957 · as Merchant at Dance (uncredited)
• Showdown at Abilene1956 · as Frank Scovie
• A Strange Adventure1956 · as Insurance Company Representative
• Francis in the Haunted House1956 · as Edward Ryan
• Terror at Midnight1956 · as Capt. Allyson
• Backlash1956 · as Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
• Time Table1956 · as Train Conductor
• The Eternal Sea1955 · as Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
• Young at Heart1954 · as Doctor (uncredited)
• Johnny Guitar1954 · as Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)
• The Bigamist1953 · as Judge
• Captain John Smith and Pocahontas1953 · as Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
• Devil's Canyon1953 · as Grocer (uncredited)
• The War of the Worlds1953 · as Doctor (uncredited)
• Meet Me at the Fair1953 · as Mr. Spooner
• Without Warning!1952 · as Fred Saunders
• Too Young to Kiss1951 · as Detective (uncredited)
• The Unknown Man1951 · as Doctor Palmer
• Callaway Went Thataway1951 · as Lawyer (uncredited)
• Iron Man1951 · as Dr. Rowan (uncredited)
• The Lady from Texas1951 · as Mr. Deevers
• Night Into Morning1951 · as Dr. Huntington
• The Prowler1951 · as Bud Crocker
• Three Guys Named Mike1951 · as Dr. Matthew Hardy
• The Enforcer1951
• Dial 11191950 · as Frank
• Pretty Baby1950 · as Simmons (uncredited)
• Devil's Doorway1950 · as Posse Member (uncredited)
• Mystery Street1950 · as Detective Kilrain (uncredited)
• The Damned Don't Cry1950 · as Doctor (uncredited)
• The Asphalt Jungle1950 · as Dr. Swanson
• Side Street1950 · as Policeman
• Adam's Rib1949 · as Court Clerk (uncredited)
• Arson, Inc.1949 · as Detective
• The Paleface1948 · as Village gossip
• Alaska1944 · as Kallan
• The Last Horseman1944 · as Cash Watson
• Lady in the Death House1944 · as Richard Snell
• Batman1943 · as Sam Fletcher
• False Faces1943 · as Assistant District Attorney Stewart
• Mission to Moscow1943 · as Reporter at Train (uncredited)
• Silver Skates1943 · as Blake
• Gentleman Jim1942 · as Stockbroker (uncredited)
• Seven Sweethearts1942 · as City Editor (uncredited)
• The Lone Prairie1942
• The Omaha Trail1942 · as Croupier
• Spy Ship1942 · as Ernie Haskell
• Broadway1942 · as Ed (uncredited)
• Grand Central Murder1942 · as Detective Strom (uncredited)
• The Mystery of Marie Roget1942 · as Detective
• Murder in the Big House1942 · as Prison Doctor
• The Male Animal1942 · as Editor (uncredited)
• Wild Bill Hickok Rides1942 · as Rancher
• Man From Headquarters1942 · as Managing Editor Marvin
• Arizona Terrors1942 · as Madden, the Counterfeiter
• You're in the Army Now1941 · as Army Doctor
• Unfinished Rainbows1941 · as Professsor Jefferds
• Borrowed Hero1941 · as City Editor
• Flying Cadets1941 · as 'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector
• Honky Tonk1941 · as Dist. Atty. Kendall (uncredited)
• Nine Lives Are Not Enough1941 · as Gillis
• Father Steps Out1941 · as City Editor Macy

All TV Shows (4)

• Johnny Ringo1959 · as Doc Bardell
• One Step Beyond1959 · as Conductor
• The Court of Last Resort1957 · as Alex Gregory
• Adventures of Superman1952 · as Studio Police Chief